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f PLA1TSM0UTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. PAGE 2. THURSDAY, MAY 11. 1916. (Continued From First Page.) done on their right of ,way near the viaduct on Locust street and found it in excellent shape and perfectly satis factory in every way. The committee which had levied -up the request of Councilman Shea" of the fifth ward for a new culvert in his ward recommend ed that the culvert be made of con crete and of sufficient size to carry off all surplus water. Chairman Luschinsky of the light ing committee reported that the re duction to the gas consumers of 5 per cent was to go into effect on May 1st and that the committee would get busy at once to see that the gas was reduced. lie thought also that the committee should be given authority to see the manager of the light com pany in regard to the service furnish ed the city, which of late has not been such as they should give, and he did not believe that the city should stand for such service as they were paying quite a large sum each month for lights and the light company should sefl that the service was maintained. Councilman Buttery of the second ward called the attention of the coun cil to the poles of the light company on Elm street between Sixth and Eleventh streets, which he said were setting too far out in the street and were very much in the way, and he desired the committee to look the mat ter up and see what could be done to get rid of the poles. On motion of Chairman Luschinsky the lighting committee was authorized to go ahead and attempt to reach an agreement with the Nebraska Light ing company for better service than had been given in the last two weeks. Chairman Buttery of the police committee stated that Chief Barclay desired five more markers for use on the street intersections for automo biles and he thought that the matter should be looked after. Councilman Bestor expressed himself r.r, in favor of larger posts for the intersection signs as the one in use was in the na ture of an experiment and larger and heavier posts would be much better. It was finally agreed that the new posts would be installed and put in service as soon as possible. Councilman Bajeck of the park and improvement committee reported that prices had been received on garbage cans and ranged in price from $5.40 to ?4.C0, the first being of galvanized iron of the best grace while the others were of a lighter grade of black iron. The committee did not make any rec ommendation a.-; to the city buying: the cans or the property owners in the business district providing them. Mayor Sattler and Councilmen But- terv and Johnson were not in favor of Having the city purchase the cans but to allow the property owners to secure them through some of the local deal ers. On motion of Mr. Johnson, the city attorney was authorized to draw up an ordinance covering the subject of the garbage cans and the property owners or business men to pay for them. On motion of Mr. Bestor the street commissioner was authorized to haul p.way all garbage until such time as the cans would be installed, and the maycr warned against the dumping of all kinds of rubbish for the com missioncr to got hauled away as ashes and waste matter of this kind should be hauled away by the property own ers themselves. Councilman Patterson called the at tention of the council to the fact that in the paving there were a great many sink holes which not only looked bad but were also a detriment to travel, and he desired to have the street com missioncr fix these which the city was responsible for and the water and gas company notified to see that bad . places caused by digging up the pave ment were replaced properly. On mo tion it was decided that the street commissioner provide himself with an ordinance on this subject and se2 that ihe work of fillir.g in on the street was parried out in a proper manner. :1 Mayor Sattler stated that it had been called to his attention that the employes of th street commissioners' department were not getting as much r.s they really deserved for their work considering the cost of living, and he thought that the city should take some steps to remedy this, as they had good men and teams working for them that could easily secure other work at a higher wage and that the wages should be advanced as far as possible ' Councilman Bajeck was in favor of classifying the street work and put ting in a scale of wages of 20, 22 and 25 cents per hour for street work. This occasioned a great deal of dis cussion and it was finally decided that the city would in the future pay two men at the rate of 23 cents an hour and the rest $ cents per hour on the street worft. The motion to class ify the wagesvn'as lost by a vote of 6 to 4 when the substitute of Council man Bestor providing for the above rate was adopted unanimously. ' The finance committee of the coun cil recommended the following bills, which were approved and warrants or dered drawn for their payment: Al vin Jones, salary, $65; I. N Cumings, burying two dogs, $1; W. M. Barclay, No. 1914 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TUB FIRST NATIONAL BAUIl At Plattsmouth, in the State of Ne braska, at the close of business May 1st, 1916. RESOURCES Loans and discounts (except those aliown onb) S2Td 038 70 168 51) 000 00 Overdrafts, secured none; unse cured U. S. bonds deposited to secure cir culation (par value) 50 Bonds other than U. 9. bonds pledged to se cure Dostal savines . 6 000 00 Securities other than IT. bonds (not Including stocks) owned un pledged 5 530 50 11 536 50 Sulscriptlon to stock ol rea eral Reserve Ban k U 500 00 Less amount unpaid 3 250 00 Value of banking housjs (if unen cumbered '2 250 00 ooo oo 410 00 B07 8S 502 73 Furniture and fixtures Real estate owned other than bank ing houue Net amount due from Federal Re serve Bank Net amount due from approved reserve ajrents in New York, Chicago and St. Louis 2 92 O; Net amount due from approved reserve agents in other re serve cities 42 730 03- 45 712 10 Net amount due from banks i.nd bankers (other than included in 10 and 11) 17 17 I 071 29 Other checks on banks in the same city or town as reported bank.. Outside checks and other cash items bi'J W Fraction al currency. nickels ana cents VI: C Notes of other national banks 041 91 HX c0 SCI UO 000 00 Coin and certificates Letral-tender notes Redemption runa witn v. i. i Meas urer and due from i . t. Treas urer 2 500 00 Total, 5 440 Ci7 f7 LIABILITIES Capital stock paidin :o 000 00 25 HOC 00 surplus fund Undivided profits 12 205 41 Less current expenses. interest and taxes paid - 5 21" 72 Net amount due to banks and bankers (other than included in 2D ad 30) Individual deposits subject to check 7 047 09 3 243 01 Cl SHU SO 22 774 09 1 7H) 50 1K 370 52 Certificates of deposit due in less than 30 days. Postal Savins deposits Certificates of debos.lt . . Total S 440 0i'7 07 State of Nebraska County of Cass f s I. II. N. Tovcy. cashier of the above-nanied bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 11. N. Dovet. Cashier. Correct Attest: Frank E. s hlatek, E. W. Cook, a. K ii a pin Directors. Subscribed and sworn to lefore me this 10th day of May. 1910. A. L. Tim. Seall Notary Public. My commission expires October 10. 1P2I. salary, $75; Claus Boetel; burying two dogs, $1; New York Belting and Pack ing Co., 50O feet fire hose, $500; New York Belting and Packing Co., hose cart, $72; Ed Svoboda, work at ceme tery, 12.00; William Wilson, salary, $20; M. Archer, salary, $30; Merle Parmele, street sprinkling, $18; J. E. Mason, labor and material and livery to police, $4.25; F. R. Gobelman, sup plies to police and street commission er, $11. GO; Warga & Schuldice, sup plies to police, $5.05; M. E. Manspeak er, livery to police, $4.50; Weyrich & Hadraba, supplies to police, $6.35; Ne braska Lighting Co., light at city hall, $1.70; II. E. Weld, supplies to police, CO cents; Bruce & Standeven, engi neering work, $34.20; Bert Elledge, street work, $8; Frank Kalasek, same, $8; Mike Lutz, street commissioner, $36; Albert Funk, street work, $48; Charles McBridc, same, $24; Ed Snod grass, same, $40; Nels Renner, same, $48; William Hassler, supplies street fcommissioner, $8.05; Mike Karnes, street work, $24; Jess Green, same, $16; John Fielcn, same, $48; C. H. Fuller, inspecting, $8.40; W. A. Swa tek, supplies, street commissioner, $10.85. LADIES OF THE WOODMEN CIRCLE ENJOY FINE TIME From Wednesday's Dallr. The Woodmen Circle met last eve ning at their new rooms in the M. W. A. building and a most interesting session was enjoyed by the ladies of the order in transacting the business of the lodge as well as in the initiation of three candidates into the mysteries of the grove. The ritualistic work was given by the officers and members of the Nebraska Guards, under the di rection of Mrs. M. E. Manspeakcr and was a most beautiful and impressive ceremony. One of the pleasant fea tures of the evening was the fact that Mrs. Joseph Droege, deputy of the or der, was present at the meeting after an enforced absence cf several weeks in quarantine, and tho members were all very, much pleased to , note the presence of this estimable lady, who has been such a large factor in the up building of the Woodman Circle in this city. Pasture Fpr Cattle. And horses, room for 20 head, good spring water all the time. Inquire of John N. Beck, 6V2 miles northwest of Plattsmouth. 4-24-4twkly. JOHN A. CROOK IS SUED FOR $50,000 President of Bridge Building Concern Has Seme Trouble On His-Hands. Kansas City, Mo., May 10. Miss Edythe J. Beville has brought suit in the circuit court at Independence for $50,000 against John A. Crook, presi dent of the Monarch Engineering com pany, for breach of promise. Miss Be ville is 23 years old and lives at 3226 Central street. Miss Beville, in her petition, says she met Crook six years ago and promised to marry him, at his request. In September, 1915, she says she learned Crook had a wife and family living at Falls City, Nebraska. Crook owns Oklahoma oil lands, a cattle ranch at Lucerne, Wyoming, lands in Cove county, Kansas, and Lebanon, Missouri, and property in Kansas City and Falls City. He is said to be worth about one-fourth mil lion dollars and is 37 years old. It was said at his; office in the Finance building yesterday that he was out of the city. Miss Beville has been arrested sev eral times for speeding and taken to the police station, whore she gave the name of Mrs. Crook. A suit was also filed by attorneys for Miss Beville to quiet the title to the place at 3226 Central street, said to be worth about $10,000. The place is in the name of Mrs. Crook. Mr. Crook is well known in this county, where he has been a frequent visitor, as his bridge company has the contract for the county work. The above dispatch from the Missouri city will be a surprise to a greater part of his friends in this county. MRS. CARL HOLM BERG DIES AT KEAR NEY SANITARIUM From Wednesday's Daily. This morning Mrs. Carl Holmberg passed away al the sanitarium at Kearney, where for the past few weeks she has been taking treatment in the hopes that her health might be better and she be restored to her fam ily in this city, but the weakened physical condition of the patient was such that she has gradually declined in health until death ended her suffer ing shortly after 110 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Holmberg was formerly Miss Helen Roman and was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ro man of this city, and here in Platts mouth she has spent the years of her life and won a large circle of warm friends who will feel most keenly her death and share with the grief strick en family the sorrow at her untimely death. Two years ago the health of Mrs. Holmberg began to fail and the family did all that care and attention could do to check the approach of the end, but the ravages of the dread tu berculosis could not be checked, and a few months ago she was taken to her bed, from which time she gradual ly .faded away from the loved ones. She was taken toe Karney in hopes that treatment there might relieve her but this, too, failed, and with fortitude and calm she awaited the inevitable hour when the voice of the Master might call her to eternal rest and free her from the' pain and suffering of her malady. Mr. Holmberg and Edward Roman departed thi3 afternoon for Kearney to accompany the body back to this city, where it will be laid to rest. DISASTROUS FIRE AT THE FGLTZ FARM DOWN NEAR WEEPING WATER From Tuesday's Dally. A very disastrous fire occurred Fri- dajsafternoon in the vicinity of Weep ing Water on the Dave Foltz farm, four and a half miles northeast of that place. The barn on the farm, to gether with the contents and a large amount of grain, hay and implements were destroyed by the flames and the loss will be in the neighborhood of $2,000. The farm is occupied by Henry Meyers and Mr. Meyers first saw the fire from the field where he was working, but it was impossible to check the spread of the flames and soon the structure was totally x de stroyed. The cause of the fire is un known. ' , I-Saifl Calumet!" 4I want what I ask for I know what it would mean to go liome without It. Mother rvon't take chances she's etzrc cf Calumet sure of lijiit, wholesoir.e, tasty br.k- fora results of parity M CALUMET Baking Powder lav ac-ide your V. and voti'll never co I A h-srlr tn It. C2I11- Vy- met is the world's irjfi best Hating Pow- J CStlrl der it's roodcr- J Cheap zivil bi canBaking Powders do not j save you ir.cney. Calnmetdoes it'sPure jnaJ fcr superior to cour milk and soda. MRS,-JACOB WENDELL LAID T9 REST YESTER DAY 'AFTERNOON Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Wendell was held from the late home on West Marble street and the home was filled with a large num ber of the old neighbors and friends gathered to pay their last tribute to the memory of the grand, good wo man calted to her last long rest after a lfe of usefulness in the community Ev. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Wendell has been a most devout member for years, ave a few remarks during the services, paying a well de served tribute to the life of the de parted lady and her unchanging faith that had sustained her in her lifetime in her good deed among those whom she loved to call bv the name of friend. A quartet composed of Miss Mathilde Vallery. Mrs. E. II. Wescott, Mr. L. O. Minor and Mr..E. H. Wes cott gave it number of the old hymns which had been so well loved by the departed lady during her lifetime. The floral remembrances were beautiful and numerous and attested the feel ing of the community in the loss they had experienced in the death of Mrs. Wendell. At the close of the services at the home the body was conveyed to Oak Hill cemetery where it was laid to rest beside that of her husband. The pall bearers were four of the grandsons, Clarence, George, Clifford, and Harry Forbes, William" Highfield and J. K. Pollock. Some Fine New Wagon. Fr"n Tuesrtay'q Dillv. The Plattsmouth Steam Laundry is boasting a fine new delivery wagon which was put in service yesterday and the handsomo vehicle will be a splendid advertisement for this grow ing industry of . the city. Mr. Harris, the present manager of the laundry, is building up a splendid business and is deserving of the generous patron age of the public. . WANTED A good milk cow. Write full particulars to Hugh Alexander, Cedar Creek, Nab.' I 1 ft Cv- met is the world's PJ$ best Hating Pow- rf?J Received Highest IQcj MLM Award CS?W irvy S'tt-j ci Bool iif ft if sup i3 " Fnt"i Can. AjJ 1 JUDGE BEGLEY BUYS PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PLATTSMOUTH District Judge James T. Begley has become a property owner in Platts mouth by the purchase of the lot own ed by E. A. Wurl on North Sixth street. This lot is located along one of the handsome driyGways of the city and where a large number of the most beautiful residences are located on this street and the site will be one that will be fitting for a handsome home to be erected upon.' The fact that the judge has secured property here and expects in the not far dis tant future to erect a new house there on and make his horns is our city is certainly pleasing to every one and the able and distinguished jurist can rest assured of a hearty welcome when he comes here to make his home. The judge and his estimable wife will make a splendid addition to the life of the city and can rest as sured that they will make no mistake in removing to this city, which is in the center of the judicial district over which the judge is presiding with such ability and convenient to either Otoe or Sarpy county. MARRIAGE OF EDMUND GROVER RUFFNER, FOR MERLY OF THIS CITY On Tuesday morning, at the home of the bride's parents near Columbus Nebraska, occurred the marriage of Miss Madeline Gerhold and Mr. Ed mund Grover Ruffner of Obert, Np braska. The wedding was one that was simple yet very impressivg, and attended by a large number of the near relatives of the young people Mrs. P. E. Ruffner of this city, moth er, and Mrs. Roy Dodge of Omaha sister of the, groom,- were present at the nuptials. Following the wedding the youn people came to Omaha where they spent a few days with relatives there returning to Obert, where a cozy home is awaiting the coming of the new mistress of the household. The bride was born ' and' reared in Columbus and vicinity, where her parents are numbered among the lead ing families in that section and she has received her education in the pub lie schools of that city, graduating with high honors. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs P. E. RufFner of this city and a young .man of exceptional worth and ability After graduating from the schools here he was for a time employed by the Waterman Lumber Co., of this city, and later removed to Silver Creek, Nebraska, to take charge of a lumber yard there, and since then has located at Obert, where he has charge of the lumber, yard and grain ele vator. The many friends of the young man in this city will extend to him their best wishes for future years of success and happiness in his new heme as well as their congratulations on the securing of such a charming helpmate in the years to come. THE DISPUTED LAND CASE IS NOW TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT In the case of the City of Platts mouth vs. John Cory, whjch for the past two days has been occupying the attention of Judge Begley in the dis trict court, the cause was brought to a close yesterday afternoon after the arguments of the counsel. The tak iig of testimony consumed the great er part of yesterday, with the defense presenting their side of the case. At the conclusion of taking testimony the attorneys presented the arguments for their respective sides, and the case was taken under advisement by tn court. The plaintiff wr.s. granted ten days in which to present briefs to sup port their case and. the defendant was given ten days, thereafter in. which to answer. Much importance is attached to the outcome of the case and the decision of the cpurt will be awaited with interest by tho citizens in gen eral as the issues ae lp,ng standing and will lead to. the final settlement of the question as tb the ownership of the land on the river bqttom, which has been in controversy for a number of years. Any skin itching is a temper tester. The more you scratch, the worse it itches. Doans Ointment is for piles, eczema, any skin itching. 50c at all drug stores. Bead the want ads in the Journal, f Goods at the old price! IN these days of high prices on every hand, it sounds mighty good to hear somebody say tf 'goods at the old price." That's just what we are saying to you in this ad and its no dream but a positive fact. For months we have been preparing for just such a time as this. We went into the market when prices were at their lowest ebb and contracted for double our usual requirements. These goods are now in our house. We could sell them to the wholesale jobber in one lot at a nice profit if we would, but we bought them for our customers and intend to give them the benefit that's how we can say "goods at the old price.' Here are some examples; Men's genuine indigo blue overalls, full cut $1.00 " " kiki pants, same quality as last year, 1.00 " indigo work shirts, " " " " .50 44 Darnproof guaranteed hose, fast color, 6 for. . .60 " Silk fibre dress hose, cruaranteed fast color. . . .25 " Fine dress shirts, fancy " Cotton flannel gauntlet " Pure all-wool blue serge suits, guaranteed color 1 0.00 " Styleplus suits, same quality as before 17.00 " Quality clothes, " " " " $20 to 30.00 Boys pure all-wool blue serge suits, lined pants . . . 4.95 " Work and dress shirts and waists fast colors, 25, 35 and...... 50 These prices are for immediate acceptance. When these goods are gone we cannot duplicate them. Lay in your supply for future needs. They'll be higher before they are lower. C E. Wscott's Sons "EVERYBODY'S STORE." THE ALLMAN BROTH ERS COMPANY COM ING ALL NEXT WEEK The Allman Brothers Comedy Play ers, one of the- leading amusement companies of the country appearing under canvas, will be with us all next week and will give a performance each evening at the grounds on Wash ington avenue formerly used by the brick yard. This company is under the same management as that of the street carnival company appearing here two years ago and which exhib ited on Chicago avenue. It is rated as one of the leading amusement com panies of the country and carries a large number of actors and equipment for presenting the different offerings as well as a splendid band and orches tra that will take part in each per formance. The advance agent, Mr. William Gohene, came in yesterday afternoon and concluded the final ar rangements for the appearance of the company here. The Allman Brothers show is appearing at South Omaha this wcelTand will be here next Mon day to give their opening perform ance on Monday night, in their own tpnt, which has a seating capacity of several thousand people. D. A, R. DECLAMA TORY CONTEST ON DECORATION DAY While it has been intended by the ladies of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion to hold the declamatory contest at the Parmele theater on the evening nocnr-itinn dav. the ladies have been rather disappointed in the recep tion of their proposition to the schools ao nnf Knfficient interest was shown to warrant them going ahead with the work and this feature of the Decora tion dav services. This is very dis appointing to the public as well as to the ladies of the patriotic organiza tion who had been expecting to be able to furnish another pleasing form of entertainment. The offer made by the A. R. was one in keeping with their plans of assisting movements for the advancement of educational lines, and certainly should have met with an en thusiastic reception, by the young peo ple of the high schopl. The ladies did everything that was possible to pro- Ncvj ties'' every week! colors, guaranteed .... gloves, per dozen .... 1.00 1.00 mote the declamatory contest, but if the interest i not sufficient to draw the attention of the young people of the schools they can do no more. F. W. oung and nephew, John Finkle, motored from Union to this city this morning to attend to some important- business matters and have some dental work done. They were pleasant callers at this office. After You Have Worn a Stetson You will agree with the International Judges who awarded Stetson Hats the Grand Prize at the San Francisco Ex position. SPRING STETSONS are here in a wide va rvriety of stiff and soft hats. We deem it a priv ilege as merchants to exhibit theproduct of the world - famous Stetson establishment. cPhllip SJuih Stetson Hats Carhart Overalls Hatiion Gloves Manhattan Shirts t!!:i.'f'?Jfll;,',l"l!i:i"!''lli""!?""'l!"'"ll?'CT""ni'"""ni iiii.iilUUmiliil elk
